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N.J. university has found new owner for its ‘Downton Abbey’-like campus in England

The deal for Wroxton College is expected to be finalized next year. [Read more]

Jersey Shore school district approves massive 33% tax hike

Without the huge tax increase on homeowners, the school district said the average class size would balloon to 50 students in some classrooms. [Read more]

Rutgers defends commencement speaker after lawmaker says pick is ‘deeply hurtful’ for Jewish students

Comedian Ramy Youssef, who is scheduled to speak at Rutgers-Newark's graduation, has been a vocal advocate for Palestinians. [Read more]

Another N.J. school district considers cutting sports to save money

The K-12 school district says it may have to cut sports and extracurricular activities to fill a $5.7 million funding gap. [Read more]

N.J. 4th grader fires back at RFK Jr.: ‘I have autism and I’m not broken’

The 9-year-old moved some school board members to tears with his moving speech refuting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent claims about people with autism. [Read more]

N.J. school district plans for 100+ job cuts as it faces staggering $91M budget gap

The school district is facing a deficit even as it's slated to receive a 6% increase in state aid for the upcoming school year, officials said. [Read more]

N.J. astrophysicist announces astonishing interstellar discovery — 10 hours after giving birth

The cloud of hydrogen is shaped like a crescent and “literally glowing in the dark" like fluorescent stickers on a child's bedroom ceiling. [Read more]

In unusual move, doctors vote to unionize at N.J. healthcare giant

About 75% of the doctors who participated in the vote said they wanted to join the union. [Read more]

Teen turnout ‘soft’ in historic N.J. school election with lowered voting age

Experts say it may take time for young voters to develop voting habits despite the change, allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to cast ballots. [Read more]

N.J. student accepted into Harvard Medical School. This book helped him.

Over 20 years after it was published the book still resonates with people state and nationwide. [Read more]

Cell phone ban in schools is a step forward for mental health | Opinion

After one N.J. county banned cell phones, students reported stronger social bonds, fewer distractions, and improved grades. [Read more]

Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast named commencement speaker at N.J. university

The New Jersey-born gymnast will “share her story of perseverance, overcoming adversity and staying true to herself” with the Class of 2025, the school said. [Read more]

N.J. special education students at risk amid proposed federal cuts

Low-income districts like Newark would be hit hardest by Trump administration's proposed changes, advocates say. [Read more]

N.J. school district wants to hike taxes nearly 33% as it nears ‘fiscal cliff’

A school principal begged the school board to approve the huge tax hike because she can't "run this school safely if I lose any more staff." [Read more]

N.J. should consider raising gambling age for lottery, horse racing, new plan says

Should New Jersey require people to be 21 to bet on horses, play bingo and buy lottery tickets? A state task force has new recommendations. [Read more]

N.J. university on alert after unruly ‘flash mob’ activity, school says

Rowan University is taking precautions on campus after recent "flash mob activity." [Read more]

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